Author Archives: twostrands

About twostrands

Knitting designer, retailer and instructor specializing in Fair Isle and Nordic design. Website = http://www.kidsknits.com Blog = twostrands.wordpress.com.

Tiger Lily, in the pink

Posted on June 5, 2013

Reason #352 why I love knitting:  Merely by changing the shades of yarn we’re using, we can give an entirely new look to beloved, old designs. It’s true, I do lament when an “old favorite” shade is discontinued by the … Continue reading →

About these ads
Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Stranded Knitting Presentation at LI Knitting Guild

Posted on April 23, 2013

I’d like to send out a big, warm “Thank You!” to everyone at the Long Island Knitting Guild.  This past Friday, I presented my talk to them, “Stranded on Long Island – Tips and Tricks for Developing Your Very Own … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Knitting Classes, Mary Ann's Designs, Technique | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Same Old Yarn, Brand New Gauge???

Posted on April 2, 2013
Posted in Knitting, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Spring Sale at Kidsknits is ON!

Posted on March 26, 2013

The Kidsknits.com Spring Sale has officially started! Check out the great, low prices on ALL of our great Dale yarns, including all-time favorites, like Heilo, Falk and Baby Ull. Happy Shopping and Happy Spring!

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

“More monkeys, please!”

Posted on March 21, 2013

A common request around here lately: “More monkeys, please!” Today’s answer: “Coming right up!” You’re just one click away from one dozen new colorway ideas for my Monkey Hat using Dale of Norway Baby Ull yarn, our hands-down favorite for … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Norwegian Knitting, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Shamrock Mittens

Posted on February 14, 2013

My new Shamrock Mittens, knit in Jamieson’s Shetland Spindrift.  Sized to fit an 8″ adult female palm circumference.  The  PDF is available for purchase and download through Ravelry.  The Spindrift yarn (in natural white and…you guessed it…”leprechaun”) is available through … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

Free Crochet Pattern – The Quickest, Easiest Hat

Posted on February 12, 2013

The “Blizzard of 2013″ (the first one, at least) swept in this past Friday, bringing 30+ inches of snow to our area, along with frantic cries of “Ahhhh, what’s your quickest, easiest hat?!?!?”  I was tempted to pull out some … Continue reading →

Posted in Free Crochet Patterns, Mary Ann's Designs, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

More Riverside Cowl Colorways

Posted on January 22, 2013

Some alternate colorway ideas for my Riverside Cowl design:     Got a favorite?  Get the customizable kit here.    

Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Norwegian Knitting | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Free Knitting Chart – Numerals

Posted on January 2, 2013

Here’s a happy way to make your 2013 knitting special:    

Posted in Free Knitting Patterns, Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, Miscellaneous, Norwegian Knitting | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Tiger Lily Jacket Color Substitutions

Posted on December 4, 2012

I think putting together new colorways can be a lot of fun. But, it takes a lot of time, too – something I’m finding in short supply these days.  In an effort to stop wasting time on duplicated effort (okay, … Continue reading →

Posted in Knitting, Mary Ann's Designs, New From Dale of Norway, Norwegian Knitting | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment